Two spheres each of mass $M$ and radius $\frac{R}{2}$ are connected at the ends of a massless rod of length $2R$. What will be the moment of inertia of the system about an axis passing through the centre of one of the spheres and perpendicular to the rod?

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3} MR^2$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{2} MR^2$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{21} MR^2$
  • D
    $\frac{21}{5} MR^2$

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